A MAN who bit a boy’s ear during the World Snooker Championship has broken his silence to defend his actions.
Stefano, 43, was caught on camera biting the child as seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry spoke during a break from a game in April.
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Cops were reviewing viral footage of Stefan biting a boy’s ear while playing snooker
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Seven-time world champion Hendry was being interviewed on live TV when an unusual incident occurredCredit: Getty
The forklift operator appears to whisper in the child’s ear before continuing to nibble on his lobe.
Seconds later, the young man waved at the camera – catching the attention of Stefan – who then made a silly face.
Officers said they were “examining the contents” at the Crucible in Sheffield.
But now the Italian has said his actions were a normal way of “sharing love and affection”, according to MailOnline.
South Yorkshire Police also confirmed the matter was “closed” and no further action would be taken.
Stefano, from Desio near Milan, wrote on Facebook: “There are many clarifications, but everything is in process (sic).
“I was just someone sharing love and affection like anyone else, which was maliciously exposed.”
He continued: “All pictures are edited on social media, those pictures are not mine, they are just putting this up to influence me… No more hate.
“My family is fine and closer than ever, I don’t care if my face is all over social media with photomontages and fake posts.
“Just leave my family alone. God bless you all and wish you the best.”
He has since deleted all his social media accounts.
A police spokesman said: “After reviewing the video, officers determined that no crime had been committed and an investigation has been launched.”
Fans on X/formerly known as Twitter were quick to comment on the video, which garnered millions of views and nearly 70,000 likes by the next morning.
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